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Air Carrier Training Aviation Rulemaking Committee Recommends to US Regulator FAA the Creation of a New Professional Flight Training Organization Category
Washington, D.C., United States – The Air Carrier Training Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ACT ARC) has recommended that the FAA introduce a new Professional Flight Training Organization (PFTO) under Part 141 regulations. This proposed category would elevate flight training standards beyond the current Part 141 requirements, emphasizing the expansion of collegiate aviation programs. The proposal, however, has sparked concern among independent flight schools and industry groups.
- The ACT ARC has proposed the creation of a PFTO, which would include enhanced educational requirements and higher training standards compared to existing Part 141 regulations.
- New standards proposed under FAR would include minimum fleet and ground training device requirements, quality management systems, and a more rigorous flight and ground training curriculum.
- The proposal also calls for Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) and pre-screening protocols for pilot candidates.
- The ACT ARC report has been criticized for its focus on collegiate aviation programs, potentially marginalizing existing Part 61 and 141 schools.
- The Flight School Association of North America (FSANA) was notably excluded from participation in the ACT ARC and associated workgroups, raising concerns about the inclusivity of the process.
Statements:
- “This is a sad day in the primary flight training segment in America,” commented Robert Rockmaker, FSANA President & CEO, emphasizing the potential negative impact on independent flight schools, which currently produce the majority of career pilots.
- “The ACT ARC report makes it clear that the participants in both the ACT ARC and the P3 WG had an extreme focus on further expansion of collegiate aviation programs while leaving the existing Part 61 and 141 schools out to dry on the runway.” added Rockmaker.
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“The general aviation (GA) industry will never be the same and if the FAA promulgates into rule making the new PFTO concept, the industry runs the risk of seeing many flight schools close down. The impact will then filter down to the airport industry and many smaller airports which support wonderful flight training organizations will be negatively impacted to the point that they too will be at risk for closure and/or downsizing,” added Rockmaker. “The United States Ab Initio flight training industry is the best in the world. There is no replacement for experience and we are blessed with the ability to get young, new pilots the required flight time experience based on how we do it in America.”
About FSANA
The Flight School Association of North America (FSANA) is a trade association dedicated to representing and supporting flight training providers across the United States.
Source: FSANA
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Global Flight Training Group’s Campus in Australia Welcomes New CPL Students for August 2024 Intake
Global flight training group Airways Aviation, which operates pilot training academies across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and India has shared that its Australia base of operations Airways Aviation Australia has welcomed 6 new students to its Commercial Pilot License (CPL) program in August 2024.
In August 2024 Airways Aviation Australia shared that it will be expanding its training aircraft fleet as it signed a purchase agreement for a Diamond DA42 aircraft from Utility Air.
Source: Airways Aviation Australia
Photo Credit: Airways Aviation
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Global Flight Training Group, Airways Aviation, Planning to Operate 3 Facilities in Italy
Global flight training group Airways Aviation, which operates pilot training academies across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, India and which has announced the acquisition of Italian pilot training organisation Professione Volare this month has shared that it is finalising the renovations and fit-out of its new Aviation Theory / Ground Training Centre located within Volandia (Italys largest Aeronautical Museum) adjacent to Milan Malpensa International Airport. Upon completion, this facility will deliver EASA-certified Theory Programs to complement the practical flying facilities in both Forli and a new fair-weather base in Southern Italy.
About Airways Aviation
With over 45 years of international experience and a growing number of education & training locations strategically positioned across Europe, the Middle East and Australia, the Airways Aviation Group boasts being the largest privately owned group of multidisciplinary aviation academies of its kind delivering first class Military and Commercial Pilot training. Our advanced education & training programs couple practical & theory techniques within courses that are designed to match the rapidly increasing demand for Military and Civil clients seeking optimum training and licensing outcomes. The Airways Aviation Group has trained more than 10,000 EASA and CASA certified commercial pilots, graduated over 25,000 cabin, ground handling and maintenance professionals, and maintains Europe’s largest fleet of Diamond DA40, Diamond DA42 aircraft along with multiple Cessna 172, Cessna 182, and Piper Seminole aircraft with a diverse range of avionics systems and retractable undercarriage.
Source: Airways Aviation
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Global Flight Training Group Airways Aviation Launches Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor) in Australia
Global flight training group Airways Aviation, which operates pilot training academies across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and India has shared that its Australia base of operations Airways Aviation Australia has launched the AVI50419 Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor), aimed at those looking to advance their flying careers by becoming certified flight instructors.
In August 2024 Airways Aviation Australia shared that it will be expanding its training aircraft fleet as it signed a purchase agreement for a Diamond DA42 aircraft from Utility Air.
Source: Airways Aviation Australia
Photo Credit: Airways Aviation Australia
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Florida Flight School Highlights Partnership with Flight Training Financing Provider
Florida, US and Gloucester, UK based Wings Airline Academy has highlighted its partnership at its Florida flight training base with Stratus Financial, which specializes in helping pilots achieve their flight dreams through flight training loans program.
In addition to this partnership, modular courses and staged payment plans are offered by Wings Airline Academy further alleviate the financial strain, making the journey toward becoming a pilot more accessible.
The flight training group is part of the Air Wisconsin Cadet Program and recently launched a full integrated pilot training program using only multi-engine aircraft.
Source: Wings Airline Academy
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Swedish University Acquires Two ALSIM Flight Simulators
France headquartered flight simulator manufacturer ALSIM is delighted to announce that Lund University School of Aviation (LUSA) in Sweden, has selected ALSIM for its training needs by purchasing an Airliner and an AL250 equipped with the Engineering Pack.
The AIRLINER is a hybrid simulator (Fly-by-wire and conventional control) manufactured by ALSIM to address large flight training programs for advanced training such as MCC, APS MCC, Crew Resource Management, Jet Aircraft Handling and Procedures. The versatile simulator is close to a variety of different single aisle aircraft, such as the B737MAX, A320, A220, E190-E2 or the SSJ100.
The AL250 simulator addresses initial phase training needs (PPL, CPL, IR/ME) and is SEP/MEP re–configurable simulator certified as an EASA FNPT II. In addition, it offers both classic and glass cockpit for each flight model at the simple flick of a switch. This device has been extremely well received since its creation and more than 100 of these have already been installed and are in successful operation worldwide.
The ALSIM Engineering Pack empowers engineering students to be completely independent to design and test aircraft models on the ALSIM AL250 simulator. Integrated within MATLAB® and Simulink®, it offers nearly 4,000 editable variables for endless possibilities.
Johan Bergström, Accountable Manager at Lund University School of Aviation, states: “We are looking forward to working together with the Alsim team for many years to come. Both the AL250 with its Engineering Pack and the Airliner with the possibility to change setup fit our needs perfectly in both training and research.”
Audrey Jeffroy, ALSIM Sales Director, says: “We are extremely happy and proud to welcome Lund University School of Aviation among our customers and would like to thank them for their confidence in our innovative solutions. The AIRLINER is a game changer and will play a significant role in the flight training of the students at LUSA. We look forward to seeing the first students flying in the sims!”
About Lund University School of Aviation
The dynamic world of aviation requires that Lund University School of Aviation, LUSA, maintains a high level of competence in every aspect of training. As part of Lund University, LUSA strives to continuously improve its training methods. This is done in close collaboration with our partners; airlines and the Swedish Armed Forces. As a part of a university, we have a unique possibility to achieve this goal in an evidence-based manner. Our new simulators will be part of various training and research activities. We are certified to deliver integrated ATPL training, Multi Crew Pilot License-training, remote pilot-training and continuously conduct research in topics of aviation training and safety.
About ALSIM
ALSIM has been developing and manufacturing FAA & EASA certified FNPT II, FNPT II MCC and AATD flight simulators since 1994. Alsim is well recognized for its know-how, based on 30 years of experience. We’re proud to say our hardware & software is made 100% in house, which means peace of mind for our customers. Alsim’s main objective relies on innovation: we aim to anticipate our client’s needs and remain at the cutting edge of technology. Today, we have more than 450 devices installed and certified in over 60 countries, with over 400 clients.
Source: ALSIM
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